Enrollment Management Analyst

Rice University•Houston, TX

3d•$64,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Enrollment Management Analyst supports the strategic objectives of the Rice Business Recruiting and Admissions Office as part of the MBA Enrollment Management Operations team. Reporting to the Director of MBA Operations, the analyst collects, analyzes, interprets, and reports Rice Business MBA enrollment data to inform recruiting and admissions strategies, enrollment planning and forecasting, and data-informed decisions that support enrollment targets. The role manages and analyzes data on prospective student engagement, application activity, admissions decisions, enrollment conversion, student demographics, and prospective student experiences. It develops and maintains enrollment forecasting models, dashboards, and reports to monitor performance, identify trends, and evaluate progress toward enrollment goals. The analyst improves and maintains data integrity through auditing, cleaning, validation, and standardization. The role identifies and resolves data inconsistencies, establishes consistent reporting definitions and methodologies, and collaborates with internal stakeholders to ensure reliable, accurate, and actionable reporting. This position is exclusively on-site at Rice University in Houston, Texas.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree.
Two or more years of professional data analysis experience.
In-depth knowledge and experience using and applying analytical software, database management system software, database reporting software, database user interface and query software, and data mining software.
Advanced ability to collect data using methods such as data mining and hardcopy or electronic documentation study to improve or expand databases.
Basic statistical ability.
Strong listening, verbal, and written communication skills.
Ability to manage multiple activities in a deadline-oriented environment; highly organized, flexible, and rigorous in attention to detail.
Ability to use logic to calculate data and efficiently construct a database or scrutinize the form of a question.
Ability to work with data of varying levels of quality and validity.
Demonstrated ability to produce data clearly and understandably while meeting user requirements.
Must be authorized to work in the United States without employer sponsorship, now or in the future.

Nice To Haves

Experience in higher education, graduate business education, or enrollment management.
Experience working with CRM platforms such as Slate, Salesforce, or similar systems.
Knowledge of data extraction and database management.
Experience with enrollment funnel analysis, forecasting, and conversion reporting.
Experience presenting analytical findings to leadership and cross-functional stakeholders.
Familiarity with graduate rankings, external benchmarking surveys, and institutional reporting.

Responsibilities

Collect, analyze, and interpret enrollment data across all Rice Business MBA modalities.
Develop and maintain dashboards and recurring reports that monitor enrollment metrics, including inquiries, leads, applications, admissions, deposits, and matriculation.
At the direction of the Director of Operations, track enrollment funnel performance and identify trends, conversion gaps, and opportunities for improvement.
Monitor progress against enrollment goals and provide regular reporting to leadership and key stakeholders.
Conduct historical and comparative analysis to support enrollment forecasting, strategic planning, and resource allocation.
Identify opportunities to improve data collection, reporting processes, and the use of analytics in enrollment management strategies.
Partner with internal stakeholders to gather and validate enrollment-related information, including graduate student profiles and employment outcomes, student demographics, admissions selectivity, academic profile, and program performance.
Identify data discrepancies and work with stakeholders to ensure information is accurate, consistent, and submitted on time.
Serve as a primary data resource for internal stakeholders who contribute to enrollment objectives.
Provide insights that inform recruiting strategies, event effectiveness, lead management, and enrollment conversion.
Conduct ongoing data audits, cleanup, and standardization to resolve historical discrepancies and improve data accuracy, consistency, and reliability.
Establish and maintain standardized data definitions, reporting methodologies, and documentation for consistent enrollment reporting and analysis.
Identify opportunities for synergy and integration with Recruiting and Admissions Office colleagues and Rice Business colleagues.
Coordinate with primary stakeholders aligned with enrollment management targets, such as Marketing and Rice Business reporting.
Provide support as needed for enrollment management initiatives.
Perform all other duties as assigned.